WHICH WALK NEXT?

Discover routes for all the family with our top guides

Take a gentle stroll or a more energetic hike, many routes are suitable for families with pushchairs or wheelchairs. Our friendly visitor centre staff can point you in the right direction

Monsal Trail (the one with the tunnels)

18.5 miles Bakewell to Blackwell Mill.

Level access at the car park at Bakewell Station (DE45 1GE), Hassop Station (DE45 1NW), Millers Dale (SK17 8SN), Wyedale (SK17 9TA).

Tissington Trail (the one with the old signal box and facilities for horses)

13 miles Mapleton Lane at Ashbourne to Parsley Hay.

‘BAG’ A TRAIL

Trail-bagging is fun for families. Start with these four former railway lines, now multi-user trails, for all to enjoy and each o ering fabulous views:

High Peak Trail (the one that’s also the Pennine Bridleway) www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/trails

10.5 miles Dowlow via Parsley Hay to Daisy Bank, Longcli e.

Park at Hurdlow (SK17 9 QJ), Parsley Hay (SK17 0DG) with bike hire, Friden (SK17 0DY) or Minninglow (DE4 2PN).

The Trail continues 7 miles beyond the National Park to Middleton Top (DE4 4LS) and Cromford (DE4 5HN). Includes steep sections and main road to cross.

Park at Parsley Hay (SK17 0DG) with bike hire, Hartington Station (SK17 0AZ) horse box parking, shelter and picnic area, Alsop Station (DE6 1QP), Tissington Station (DE6 1RA), Thorpe Station (DE6 2AT), Mapleton Lane (DE6 2AA) with bike hire, Ashbourne (DE6 1FD).

Thornhill Trail (the short one) 2 miles Bamford to Yorkshire Bridge. Park at Bamford recreation ground (S33 0DA).

Similar trails include Manifold Track 8 miles (SK17 0EZ) with bike hire; Longdendale Trail 6.5 miles (SK13 1DW) and Sett Valley Trail at Hayfield 2.5 miles (SK22 2ES).

RANGER-LED WALKS

Experienced National Park Rangers lead the way in our year-round guided walks. From archaeology to map reading, navigation skills to wildlife. Book online via the Events page on our website.

WHICH BOOKS & MAPS?

Find great walking guides, maps and local information in our visitor centres and online shop. Here’s a round-up: a il al s lea ets

Ten leaflets to collect, easy routes and points of interest: Bakewell, Castleton, Crowden, Damflask, Edale, Goyt Valley, Padley, Dambusters (Upper Derwent Valley), Packhorses (Manifold Valley), Railway and River walk (Millers Dale). Or you can download for free: www ea istri t ov a il wal s iles itho t tiles as ess o tes in the ea istri t Twenty easy access routes graded for di erent abilities. Every penny from sales goes to our Access Fund to improve access for all. www ea istri t ov ws al s ro n i es National ar an ers treat or all the senses ile ho rs eas a ess ar at i eswell ale Discover ways to connect with the National Park to support your health and wellbeing.

Get to know the National Park with popular routes starting in villages: Bakewell, Derwent Dams, Dovedale, Edale, Eyam, Hayfield, Langsett, Tideswell Dale.

Your donations enable us to provide new access points, new concession paths, restore paths and improve signs. £40 repairs one metre of path. £110 pays for a fingerpost. £250 pays for a new wicket gate www ea istri t ov a ess n

Travel by bus or train and enjoy great views through the window, including the Hope Valley Explorer www ea istri t ov li trans ort N

Dogs love walks in the National Park, but please remember it’s home to ground-nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and farm animals. Please help: keep your dog on a lead and close to you.

1 Touch tree bark alongside the path.

2 Where the river is close to the path, can you touch the water?

3 Gaze into the branches of a mighty beech tree, then look on the ground for beechnuts and marvel at these small beginnings.

4 Feel moss growing on stones and trees by the path.

5 Listen to the little river. It was once so big it had the power to carve out this valley. Imagine what it would have sounded like.

6 Cross the bridge and you’ll see trees tangled together. Creep under their twisted branches to see shapes and patterns.

7 The valley opens out with limestone cli s and hills in the distance. What colours can you see?

8 Pick a plant leaf, squish it between your fingers and sni to discover its sensory delights.

9 Before you walk back, enjoy the many di erent natural sounds and store them as a nurturing memory.

10 As you wander, can you spot any insects? In spring and summer, this area will be full of flowers and herbs. How many di erent flowers can you see?

Sensory Trails come with a route map and prompts for sensory activities. Download for from www ea istri t ov ws